The Hanoitimes - The World Health Organization praises Vietnam for its resolve in preventing drink driving after the nation approved a modified decree to raise pecuniary and extra penalties starting next month for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The World Health Organization praises Vietnam for its resolve in preventing drink driving after the nation approved a modified decree to raise pecuniary and extra penalties starting next month for driving under the influence of alcohol.

The Directorate for Roads of Viet Nam will start to issue international driving licences in August. The international driving licences will look like passports and will be available in various languages including English, French, Russian and Spanish. This international driving licence will be valid in 73 countries.

VietNamNet Bridge – The National Traffic Safety Committee has proposed the Government take stricter administrative measures to prevent drunk driving from March 15 in order to cope with road accidents and deaths, according to local media.

Technology giant Apple is looking beyond mobile devices to learn how to make a self-driving electric car, and is talking to experts at carmakers and automotive suppliers, a senior auto industry source familiar with the discussions said on Saturday.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam will issue international driving licenses with information in English, French, Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese, specifying the type of vehicle that the holder is allowed to use.